How much is this B&R 32006 bar worth?

[pbk3jg0]

I need a power bar to squat and bench with.

What do you guys think about this bar?




Is it worth $165 + driving for 1 hour?

[Bill Coyne]

If it's straight, it's worth it. Also, this would be a better bar for power cleans & snatches than the Texas Power Bar from the other thread.

[pbk3jg0]

If it's straight, it's worth it. Also, this would be a better bar for power cleans & snatches than the Texas Power Bar from the other thread.

Thanks! I'm watching Rip's video on "Is your barbell straight"
Platform: Tricks of the Trade: Is Your Bar Straight? on Vimeo

Great video.

[cutlet#]

If it's straight, it's worth it. Also, this would be a better bar for power cleans & snatches than the Texas Power Bar from the other thread.

Aren't B&R bars very un-whippy?

[pbk3jg0]

Aren't B&R bars very un-whippy?

I believe B&R's are 29mm, so that's probably the case, but when I was using Ohio Power Bars at the gym I go to, I found that the no-whip bars are interesting to train with for the deadlift.

[cutlet#]

Softer knurl.

Softer knurls are better for power oly lifts?

[cutlet#]

I believe B&R's are 29mm, so that's probably the case, but when I was using Ohio Power Bars at the gym I go to, I found that the no-whip bars are interesting to train with for the deadlift.

Interesting how?

[John Hanley]

Softer knurl.

& much better spin

[pbk3jg0]

Interesting how?

I was weaker with the 29mm vs. 28mm and a lot weaker vs. 27mm deadlift bars (maybe around 30-50lbs)
I also felt more sore with fewer sets.

I haven't yet learned how to "pull the slack" out of the bar with 27mm deadlift bars, so I stopped using them.

I think IPF specs are 29mm anyway, so it feels more "official," even though I don't compete.

[Tom Campitelli]

& much better spin

Almost all the Rogue bars spin better than the York B&R, which also spins quite well. The York has a wonderful, soft knurl that is easy on hands and UHMW plastic inserts on power racks. The sleeves are also smooth, which provides more friction than the ridged, Rogue sleeves. The York B&R bars share a problem with other York bushing bars where the bushings don't stay put in the sleeves and can slide around. One of my York B&Rs suffered from this and I sent it back for repair at York. The other York B&R I have has not had this issue. This was a QA problem on York's side and I am not sure when or if they really fixed it.